Clouds Could Play Spoiler For Some Wishing to View the Eclipse in Newfoundland
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We’re now in the last few days before the total solar eclipse that will briefly darken the skies across Newfoundland on Monday and we’re now getting a clearer idea of the weather conditions that we can expect for that short window of totality. Clear skies are definitely a must in order to experience the full effect of the total eclipse; the drastic loss of sunlight, a drop in temperature and the visibility of the Sun’s corona.
Safety Warning
In order to safely enjoy the eclipse, it's crucial to use ISO 12312-2 certified solar glasses. Directly looking the sun, even during an eclipse, can cause serious, and possibly permanent, damage to your eyes. You can only view the eclipse without the glasses during the few minutes of totality. Solar glasses are designed to block harmful solar radiation and protect your eyes while allowing you to safely witness the event.
Never use makeshift viewing solutions like sunglasses or homemade filters, as they do not offer adequate protection against the sun's rays. Also, remember that the same rules apply to taking pictures with your phone. The sun can damage your camera’s sensors if you don’t have the proper solar filter (such as the same solar glasses for your eyes).
Your Guide to the Eclipse:
The forecast for Monday looks fairly good for eclipse watchers with most areas in the path of totality expected to be clear or mostly clear in the afternoon. The cloud cover that will blanket the island throughout the day Saturday will start to slowly diminish Sunday morning, resulting in clear skies for most of Newfoundland by Monday morning which will last through the eclipse.
However, at this point, it doesn’t appear that the clouds will fully disappear, which will greatly impact eclipse viewing in the Northern Peninsula as well as in the Baie Verte and Bonavista Peninsulas, and the Northern Avalon.
